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Former Wall Street investor sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison

Former Wall Street trader was convicted of fraud and manipulation in scheme that resulted in big losses for banks

Business - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Would removing foreign prisoners ease pressure on jails?

The government is hoping to pass emergency legislation to let out prisoners early to ease overcrowding.

New plans unveiled for early prisoner release

The Scottish government is proposing to lower the minimum term served by prisoners who are on short sentences.

Diddy called witnesses from prison, prosecutors say

The star is accused of paying inmates for their phone privileges, and trying to influence witnesses.

Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'

Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.

Mum’s anguish over son’s ‘endless’ prison sentence

James Lawrence threatened someone with a fake gun in 2006 and is still in prison.

Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners

As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.

Ex-soldier Khalife changes plea and admits prison escape

He remains on trial at Woolwich Crown Court on three other charges.

Homeless prison leavers twice as likely to reoffend

New data suggests prison leavers who are homeless are more likely to commit another offence.

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Bristol woman Shirley Banks.

Prison stocks jump on expectations of more detentions

Shares of GEO Group and CoreCivic surged on Wednesday in expectation that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration will detain more immigrants in facilities run by the companies.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

High-security prison 'like an airport' for drones

Inmates are burning holes in cell windows to allow in the drones in at the prison, inspectors say.

Ukraine and Russia clash over prisoners of war

World - Yahoo News - November 3

'Prison turned me into an award-winning artist'

Leeds-based Kevin Devonport says his life spiralled into criminality after leaving the Army.

Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison

A woman who pleaded guilty to dressing as a clown and in 1990 murdering the wife of a man she later married has been released from a Florida prison.

"Tiger King" Joe Exotic announces prison engagement

Joe Exotic, made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and currently serving time in federal prison, says he is engaged to a fellow inmate in Texas and hopes to get married.

Newly freed Steve Bannon says time in prison 'empowered him'

Donald Trump adviser and rightwing podcast host Steve Bannon to be released from prison a week before the election.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Steve Bannon Is Out of Prison and Spreading Lies Online

Within hours of being freed from a low-security prison where he’d been serving time on contempt charges, the MAGA architect was rallying his troops on a Rumble stream.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Germany recalls ambassador from Iran as it protests the execution of an Iranian German prisoner

Germany has protested to Iran over the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces

World - ABC News - October 29

Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’

Mr. Bannon, the combative right-wing strategist, said if Trump’s vote totals on Election Day look like 2020, he should once again declare himself the winner.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Escaped prisoner fooled staff with pumpkin in bed

He used a pumpkin and boiler suit to fool prison staff into thinking he was asleep when he escaped.

Steve Bannon to be released from prison days ahead of election

Trump's former chief strategist was imprisoned for two counts of contempt of Congress related to the Jan. 6 riots on the Capitol.

U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed

Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Bob's Burgers actor gets year in prison for US Capitol riots

Jay Johnston, a Hollywood actor, is one of the most high-profile people to be jailed for involvement in the 6 January 2021 riot.

'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

An actor known for his roles in the television comedies “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” has been sentenced to one year in prison for his part in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Prisoner who lived in U.S. executed in Iran over disputed charges

Jamshid Shamahd was one of several Iranian dissidents abroad in recent years either tricked or kidnapped back to Iran.

Redacted Review - Prison Break

You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

'Bob’s Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for Jan. 6 role

An actor known for roles in the animated series “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” was sentenced Monday to a year and one day in prison for his connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Israeli prison staff accused of assaulting Marwan Barghouti

Prominent Palestinian detainee, a former high-ranking member of Fatah party, attacked in his cell, say rights groups. Middle East crisis – live updates Palestinian prisoner rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Should we allow prisoners on death row to volunteer for execution?

A gruesome crime, a cruel penalty. Some might think justice was done. But was it?

Politics - The Hill - October 28

The Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea

Erik and Lyle Menendez launched an ongoing beautification initiative in the prison where they are serving life sentences for the 1989 killings of their parents

World - ABC News - October 26

Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Steve Bannon’s Oct. 29 prison release could help Trump win

Stephen Bannon, a controversial pro-Trump warrior and former White House adviser, is scheduled for release from prison on October 29, just before the 2022 midterm elections, and is expected to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

How a Binance Employee Strained the Relationship Between the U.S. and Nigeria

The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Ukrainian father-son pair sentenced to 20 years in Belarus prison for terrorism

A father and son from Ukraine have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment each in Belarus after being convicted of preparing terrorist acts

World - ABC News - October 24

Ukrainian father-son pair sentenced to 20 years in Belarus prison for terrorism

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Daniel Khalife read newspaper about alleged prison escape

The ex-soldier accused of escaping Wandsworth prison was seen changing clothes during the three days he was missing.

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